Koishite Daddy

Satou is a hardworking salaryman navigating the challenges of single parenthood as he raises his toddler son, Rintarou, entirely on his own. Following an unexpected event, he forms a close bond with Takahashi, a gay university student living next door. Takahashi proves to be remarkably fond of children and consistently offers Satou invaluable support in his daily life. As their interactions grow more frequent, Satou finds himself increasingly drawn to his compassionate neighbor. However, still reeling from a recent divorce, he deliberately suppresses these emerging feelings, convinced that pursuing a new romance so soon would be reckless and inappropriate. Despite Satou’s internal resolve to maintain his distance, circumstances at home begin to complicate his careful restraint. Young Rintarou grows deeply attached to their neighbor, frequently throwing tantrums out of a desperate desire to spend time at Takahashi’s apartment. Caught between his lingering emotional reservations and his son's persistent demands, Satou finds himself increasingly uncertain about how to handle the shifting dynamics of their relationship. As boundaries blur and affection deepens, this heartwarming manga unfolds into a tender story about unexpected love, modern family bonds, and the courage it takes to open one's heart again.